Ethylene Market Analysis

End-user (Packaging, Automotive, Construction, Agrochemical, Textile, Chemicals, Rubber & Plastics)

The global ethylene market is segmented and analysed for demand and supply by end-user into packaging, automotive, construction, agrochemical, textile, chemicals, rubber & plastics, and others. Out of which, the packaging segment is anticipated to hold the largest market size by the end of 2037 on the back of increasing demand for packaging due to COVID-19. The safety concern of people increased during the pandemic and everyone started purchasing goods online. Which in turn is anticipated to boost the growth of the market. Thus, the e-commerce sales of the U.S in the second quarter of 2022 were USD 257.3 billion, an increase of 2.7% from the first quarter.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

By Application	Ethylene Oxide Ethyl Benzene Vinyl Acetate High-Density Polyethylene Low-Density Polyethylene
By Feedstock	Naphthene Ethane Propane Butane Others
By End-User	Packaging Automotive Construction Agrochemical Textile Chemical Rubber & Plastics Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of ethylene is estimated at USD 154.92 billion.

The ethylene market size was valued at USD 147.49 billion in 2024 and is expected to cross USD 325.35 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at more than 6.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. Increase in the labor force and high demand for packed foods and beverages will boost the market growth.

North America is poised to hold largest industry share by 2037, owing to increase in urbanization across the region.

The major players in the market include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Shell International B.V., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, TotalEnergies Company, Lyondellbasell Industries Holdings N.V., China National Petroleum Corporation, Repsol, S.A., BASF SE, Westlake Corporation.

Ethylene Market Analysis